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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.84, 184.71 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.84, 184.71 and 108.72 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.84 : 184.71 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.84/184.71 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.84x = 184.71 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.84x = 20,081.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.67/123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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